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The Baltimore Ravens' turbulent season, marked by the loss of both top quarterbacks to injuries and a 4-5 record following a lopsided Thursday night defeat, has sparked rumors that the team might trade some of its star players before next week's deadline. However, one of those stars appears to be staying put.
According to a recent report, the Ravens have no plans to trade running back Derrick Henry and have already assured the future Hall of Famer that he will remain with the team. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that Henry is not expected to be dealt before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, putting an end to the speculation.
Baltimore's season took a sharp turn when quarterback Lamar Jackson went down with an injury, and backup Tyler Huntley was later ruled out for the year. The Ravens are hopeful Jackson can return later this season and acquired Jacoby Brissett to fill in until then. The results have been rough: on Thursday night, Baltimore fell 33-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, marking their third consecutive loss by at least 20 points—a first in franchise history.
With the season slipping away, Henry's name surfaced in trade rumors, including suggestions that his former head coaches—John Harbaugh with the New York Giants and Mike Vrabel with the New England Patriots—might be interested in acquiring him. After Thursday's loss, Henry addressed the chatter, making it clear he had not discussed a trade with the team. "I have not mentioned me going anywhere else," Henry said, via ESPN. "I'm saying, 'Let's go back to work. Let's try to get better and turn this thing around.'"
According to Schefter, the Ravens recently told Henry they have no intention of trading him and never considered dealing him. A league source also told ESPN that the only Ravens running back the Giants inquired about was Justice Hill, not Henry. The report adds that there is no direct evidence that Harbaugh or Vrabel ever asked about Henry.
The Ravens believe Brissett can keep them in the playoff race until Jackson returns, and they are not ready to give up on the season. Baltimore also has a more favorable stretch of schedule ahead, beginning with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football.
Despite the team's struggles, Henry continues to produce and climb the record books. On Thursday, he passed Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson to move into seventh place on the NFL's all-time rushing list, and he now has 13,707 career rushing yards.
Key Analysis
The Ravens' decision to keep Henry signals that the organization believes it can still compete for a playoff spot once Jackson returns. Henry's production and leadership remain valuable, and his recent milestone underscores his enduring impact. By holding onto Henry, Baltimore avoids weakening its offense and maintains a key piece for a potential late-season push.
Originally reported by thecomeback.